AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming - PPC Market Share Analysis June 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Gaming category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Gaming – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Media & Entertainment Gaming AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 14.114118333
85.885881667
14%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 35
65
35%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 5%
Transactional 13%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 1%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
bigw.com.au 50
jbhifi.com.au 11.58
amazon.com.au 11.44
playstation.com 9.57
xbox.com 3.29
poki.com 1.71
warthunder.com 1.41
crazygames.com 1.09
amanandhiscave.com 1.08
gamesmen.com.au 1.03
others 7.8
  • bigw.com.au - 50%
  • jbhifi.com.au - 11.58%
  • amazon.com.au - 11.44%
  • playstation.com - 9.57%
  • xbox.com - 3.29%
  • poki.com - 1.71%
  • warthunder.com - 1.41%
  • crazygames.com - 1.09%
  • amanandhiscave.com - 1.08%
  • gamesmen.com.au - 1.03%
  • others - 7.8%

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Bigw.com.au dominates with 50% click share, followed by jbhifi.com.au at 11.58%. Others collectively hold 7.8%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date poki.com bigw.com.au warthunder.com amazon.com.au jbhifi.com.au xbox.com playstation.com pccasegear.com amanandhiscave.com gamesmen.com.au
2026/06/01 0% 18.7% 7.24% 19.53% 10.38% 4.72% 7.11% 2.46% 0.23% 10.05%
2026/06/02 0% 18.44% 14.75% 19.74% 8.66% 2.36% 4.2% 2.47% 1.32% 1.24%
2026/06/03 1.61% 17.66% 6.55% 47.18% 5.46% 1.65% 1.83% 1.46% 3.69% 1.71%
2026/06/04 0% 27.09% 9.97% 19.35% 12.6% 2.03% 2.62% 0.5% 0.6% 6.86%
2026/06/05 0% 26.84% 10.48% 15.13% 14.9% 2.26% 2.63% 2.65% 0.71% 2.61%
2026/06/06 0% 26.58% 10.43% 12.4% 12.9% 2.63% 3.14% 1.63% 7.12% 5.22%
2026/06/07 0% 26.24% 10.58% 15.11% 8.79% 3.19% 4.05% 1.72% 8.97% 2.26%
2026/06/08 0% 28.49% 10.52% 11.08% 15.61% 2.5% 2.97% 1.81% 6.42% 1.87%
2026/06/09 0.07% 77.4% 4.1% 2.19% 7.67% 0.94% 1.1% 0.35% 1.77% 0.57%
2026/06/10 0% 28% 9.9% 18.72% 12.5% 2.48% 2.59% 1.28% 0.4% 6.77%
2026/06/11 0.03% 28.56% 10.86% 16.49% 14.98% 2.75% 2.24% 2.14% 0.74% 2.66%
2026/06/12 0% 28.59% 6.93% 12.78% 15.24% 2.5% 2.5% 0.58% 7.57% 5.61%
2026/06/13 0% 26.35% 8.06% 20.88% 8.29% 2.45% 4.44% 1.78% 8.71% 2.31%
2026/06/14 0% 29.87% 5.47% 12.54% 17.19% 2.07% 3.69% 0.49% 6.67% 1.95%
2026/06/15 0.01% 80.67% 2.76% 2.07% 7.28% 0.92% 0.65% 0.42% 1.59% 0.52%
2026/06/16 0% 29.49% 8.38% 18.79% 13.79% 2.6% 2.13% 0.8% 0.34% 6.6%
2026/06/17 0.01% 33.09% 8.41% 22.85% 9.92% 1.69% 1.38% 0.85% 4.63% 3.63%
2026/06/18 0% 41.07% 6.19% 17.04% 13.07% 1.28% 1.3% 1.48% 3% 2.7%
2026/06/19 0% 35.27% 5.61% 22.96% 12.68% 1.85% 2.11% 1.19% 3.16% 1.73%
2026/06/20 0% 40.63% 8.58% 9.41% 20.64% 3.05% 2.19% 0.34% 2.76% 0.69%
2026/06/21 0.17% 53.36% 11.36% 9.75% 10.3% 2.49% 2.15% 1.46% 0.3% 0.52%
2026/06/22 0% 64.54% 8.05% 6.93% 7.83% 1.8% 1.14% 1.18% 1.21% 0.23%
2026/06/23 0% 48.05% 13.53% 9.45% 7.13% 2.45% 2.7% 1.55% 5.38% 0.32%
2026/06/24 0% 57.62% 8.85% 5.52% 5.03% 8.97% 2.64% 1.14% 1.47% 0.68%
2026/06/25 0% 51.31% 13.24% 8.95% 5.45% 3.45% 2.96% 2.15% 0.17% 0.41%
2026/06/26 0% 41.85% 18.47% 10.15% 4.95% 3.8% 5.21% 2.37% 0.83% 0.54%
2026/06/27 0% 56.31% 12.27% 8.26% 6.93% 2.31% 2.35% 1.3% 0.71% 0.33%
2026/06/28 0.57% 47.79% 13.35% 9.3% 4.33% 3.24% 3.06% 2.9% 1.51% 0.94%
2026/06/29 0% 40.74% 11.93% 11.53% 3.12% 3.08% 2.89% 3.73% 3.68% 0.71%
2026/06/30 39.33% 14.25% 8.09% 5.47% 4.88% 2.42% 1.7% 1.21% 0.42% 0.38%
  • poki.com
  • bigw.com.au
  • warthunder.com
  • amazon.com.au
  • jbhifi.com.au
  • xbox.com
  • playstation.com
  • pccasegear.com
  • amanandhiscave.com
  • gamesmen.com.au

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In June 2026, poki.com saw a dramatic rise, ending at 39.33%. bigw.com.au fluctuated, peaking mid-month at 80.67%. warthunder.com and amazon.com.au showed varied trends, while jbhifi.com.au and xbox.com had moderate fluctuations. playstation.com and pccasegear.com remained steady, with amanandhiscave.com and gamesmen.com.au experiencing minor shifts.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/06/01 105
2026/06/02 106
2026/06/03 99
2026/06/04 102
2026/06/05 105
2026/06/06 108
2026/06/07 106
2026/06/08 106
2026/06/09 112
2026/06/10 102
2026/06/11 109
2026/06/12 105
2026/06/13 103
2026/06/14 105
2026/06/15 111
2026/06/16 101
2026/06/17 107
2026/06/18 103
2026/06/19 105
2026/06/20 103
2026/06/21 104
2026/06/22 100
2026/06/23 104
2026/06/24 104
2026/06/25 99
2026/06/26 103
2026/06/27 109
2026/06/28 102
2026/06/29 102
2026/06/30 105

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June saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 112 on June 9. The month concluded with a stable 105, reflecting resilience amidst variability.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
poki.com 3.71%
crazygames.com 2.43%
gamesworld.com.au 1.05%
xbox.com 0.41%
warthunder.com 0.28%
bigw.com.au -0.63%
gamesmen.com.au -0.82%
amazon.com.au -1.18%
playstation.com -1.29%
jbhifi.com.au -1.58%

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Poki.com surged with a 3.71% click share increase, while jbhifi.com.au dropped by 1.58%.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date poki.com bigw.com.au amazon.com.au jbhifi.com.au playstation.com xbox.com superretro.com.au temu.com g2a.com gamesmen.com.au
2026/06/01 0% 22.99% 22.77% 9.57% 13.2% 2.62% 0.76% 1.88% 1.93% 5.63%
2026/06/02 0% 24.9% 23.94% 7.9% 7.95% 1.73% 2.27% 1.3% 1.31% 1.38%
2026/06/03 0.89% 20.82% 50.22% 4.72% 3.7% 1.14% 3.68% 0.46% 1.15% 5.05%
2026/06/04 0% 34.43% 20.62% 12.98% 4.93% 1.4% 3.2% 2.17% 1.32% 4.06%
2026/06/05 0% 32.92% 15.11% 15.85% 5.28% 1.63% 2.47% 3.8% 2.3% 2.85%
2026/06/06 0% 34.8% 13.27% 14.91% 7.07% 2.02% 1.47% 1.96% 1.62% 3.49%
2026/06/07 0% 34.9% 18.31% 10.77% 8.41% 2.23% 1.65% 2.06% 1.69% 2.63%
2026/06/08 0% 39.98% 13.22% 16.38% 5.8% 1.61% 2.1% 1.43% 1.59% 2.19%
2026/06/09 0.02% 86.25% 1.69% 6.15% 1.46% 0.46% 0.37% 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
2026/06/10 0% 36.06% 19.69% 12.68% 4.76% 1.73% 2.9% 2.05% 1.28% 3.91%
2026/06/11 0.01% 36.26% 16.13% 15.44% 4.65% 1.76% 2.54% 3.87% 2.36% 2.88%
2026/06/12 0% 35.21% 13.64% 16.79% 6.78% 1.97% 1.52% 2.04% 1.7% 3.68%
2026/06/13 0% 37.23% 19.71% 9.25% 7.57% 1.62% 1.23% 2.13% 1.72% 2.71%
2026/06/14 0% 36.25% 14.02% 17.55% 7.52% 1.57% 2.07% 1.42% 1.53% 2.13%
2026/06/15 0% 86.97% 1.68% 6.15% 0.93% 0.47% 0.32% 0.19% 0.27% 0.36%
2026/06/16 0% 38.61% 19.38% 13.36% 2.76% 1.65% 3.1% 2.02% 1.25% 3.74%
2026/06/17 0% 41.08% 25.91% 10.78% 1.98% 1.04% 2.16% 2.02% 1.26% 2.29%
2026/06/18 0% 49.68% 17.57% 14.87% 1.62% 0.79% 2.36% 1.16% 0.87% 1.49%
2026/06/19 0% 43.32% 24.3% 11.61% 3.23% 1.09% 1.62% 1.53% 1.22% 1.7%
2026/06/20 0% 52.35% 10.88% 20.88% 2.79% 1.75% 2.25% 0.34% 0.57% 0.92%
2026/06/21 0.14% 62.16% 9.82% 14% 3.73% 1.46% 1.61% 0.29% 1.08% 0.45%
2026/06/22 0% 79.07% 6.1% 7.38% 1.19% 0.93% 0.41% 0.14% 0.38% 0.23%
2026/06/23 0% 62.45% 12.33% 7.73% 6.01% 1.6% 1.06% 0.45% 0.78% 0.39%
2026/06/24 0% 72.23% 5.45% 6.54% 4.12% 2.9% 1.38% 0.36% 0.6% 0.47%
2026/06/25 0% 66.62% 11.68% 4.98% 4.03% 1.98% 0.55% 0.31% 0.64% 0.46%
2026/06/26 0% 57.41% 13.43% 6.33% 6.57% 2.54% 1.44% 0.77% 1.13% 0.81%
2026/06/27 0% 74.33% 8.16% 5.56% 3.28% 1.28% 0.59% 0.49% 0.56% 0.31%
2026/06/28 0.23% 61.27% 10.34% 5.18% 5.96% 2.01% 0.97% 0.81% 0.92% 1.06%
2026/06/29 0% 56.12% 12.89% 4.49% 4.3% 2.08% 1.32% 1.16% 0.67% 0.62%
2026/06/30 40.62% 18.14% 7.71% 7.03% 2.58% 1.5% 0.52% 0.42% 0.4% 0.34%
  • poki.com
  • bigw.com.au
  • amazon.com.au
  • jbhifi.com.au
  • playstation.com
  • xbox.com
  • superretro.com.au
  • temu.com
  • g2a.com
  • gamesmen.com.au

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In June 2026, poki.com saw a dramatic rise, ending at 40.62%. bigw.com.au fluctuated, peaking mid-month. amazon.com.au and jbhifi.com.au had steady declines. playstation.com and xbox.com remained low. superretro.com.au, temu.com, g2a.com, and gamesmen.com.au showed minimal changes.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Media & Entertainment Gaming - Last month
  1. 1
    Nintendo Switch Games | Gaming | BIG W https://www.bigw.com.au

    Buy Nintendo Games & Consoles At The Best Price Range. Shop Now At BIG W.

  2. 2
    JB Hi-Fi Gaming - Crazy EOFY Deals At JB https://www.jbhifi.com.au

    Max Your Tax Before June 30 With JB's Crazy EOFY Deals. Shop Online & In-Store Today! Tax Time Madness On Now At JB! Check Out These Amazing Deals On The Biggest Brands Today.

  3. 3
    LEGO® Pokémon™ Has Arrived | Perfect Set For Pokémon™ Fans https://www.lego.com › pokémon › eevee

    Discover a special surprise that highlights Eevee's many evolutions with this LEGO® set. Adjust its tail, head, legs, feet and even its ears to recreate cute...

  4. 4
    PlayStation®Plus Days Of Play https://www.playstation.com

    Offer Ends June 10th — Days Of Play! Join And Save Up To 33% On Select 12-Month PlayStation Plus Memberships. PS Plus...

  5. 5
    XBOX Game Pass Ultimate https://www.xbox.com

    In-Game Benefits Included — Enjoy New Games Day One, EA Play Membership, and 400+ Games with XBOX Game Pass Ultimate. XBOX Game Pass Ultimate Gives You Our Best...

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In the competitive gaming landscape, BIG W entices with affordable Nintendo offerings, while JB Hi-Fi’s EOFY deals promise tax-time savings. LEGO captivates Pokémon fans with customizable Eevee sets. PlayStation and XBOX vie for attention with membership savings and extensive game libraries.

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